PS Paul Smith
Colourful Zebra Piqué Polo Shirt
This Paul Smith polo shirt is a short-sleeve top made from 100% cotton piqué fabric, featuring a two-button placket, ribbed collar and cuffs with blue piping, and a multicolored zebra embroidery on the left chest. It is designed for casual wear and includes short side slits with piping. The shirt is part of the Colourful Zebra Piqué Polo Shirt line.
- Material
- 100% cotton piqué weave
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A comfortable cotton piqué polo shirt with signature zebra embroidery and fine coloured trim, featuring a two-button collar, piped side slits, and ribbed edging.
100% cotton piqué weave, two-button polo collar, short piped side slit, ribbed edging
- Material
- 100% cotton piqué weave
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- signature zebra embroidery
- fine coloured trim
- 100% cotton piqué weave
- two-button polo collar
- short piped side slit
- ribbed edging
- low-key sophisticated design
- vibrant colour accents
- self-assured style
- comfortable fit
Product Insights
The PS Paul Smith Colourful Zebra Piqué Polo Shirt delivers a design-forward alternative to logo-heavy polos, featuring embroidered zebra in the brand's Sports Stripe palette and colored trim. Its 100% cotton double-knit piqué, originally developed for 1920s tennis shirts, provides breathability that reduces cling in warm weather and a textured weave that hides light creases for a presentable look without ironing. The fabric softens after washing while collar and cuffs retain shape. At 125 CAD, it undercuts rival brands like Ralph Lauren and Lacoste by 10-20 CAD. Machine-washable and wrinkle-resistant, it eliminates dry cleaning. The tradeoff is that the piqué softens over time, but the structured collar and cuffs ensure durability.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Runs true to size with a regular relaxed fit; sizes S-XXL; pique softens after washes but collar and cuffs retain shape.
- Breathability
- Less clingy in warm weather due to double-knit pique construction.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Textured pique weave hides light creases, staying presentable without pressing.
- Heritage
- Developed for 1926 tennis shirt, piqué remains a sportswear staple.
- Material
- 100% cotton double-knit piqué is breathable, wrinkle-resistant, and machine-washable.
- Price advantage
- At 125 CAD it undercuts Ralph Lauren and Lacoste polos by 10-20 CAD.
- Design distinction
- Zebra embroidery and colored trim create a bold, design-forward look distinct from logo-heavy competitors.
- Durability
- Machine washable piqué and embroidered details retain shape and resist wrinkles, eliminating dry cleaning.
- Zebra motif
- Embroidered zebra uses Paul Smith's iconic Sports Stripe color palette.
- Washing care
- Machine washable on gentle cycle with like colors; turn inside out to protect embroidery.
- Fabric performance
- Piqué weave hides light creases and softens after a few washes.
Product record
- Title
- Colourful Zebra Piqué Polo Shirt
- Brand
- PS Paul Smith
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Why piqué fabric is a polo shirt staple
- Piqué is a double-knit construction in which two sets of needles interlock to form a raised waffle or honeycomb texture; the structure traps air for a lightweight insulating buffer while the recessed channels promote airflow and reduce skin contact, preventing that clingy, sweat-soaked feeling common with flat jersey knits.
- The fabric descends directly from the petit piqué cotton developed by René Lacoste in 1926 for the first tennis-specific shirt; Lacoste sought a knit that was more breathable than starched white dress shirts yet still presentable at the country club, establishing piqué as the default warm-weather sportswear fabric that eventually crossed into everyday tailoring.
- The weave’s three-dimensional surface diffuses light across its peaks and valleys, naturally hiding light creases and wrinkles that would be conspicuous on a smooth knit — which is why a piqué polo remains presentable through a commute or an afternoon out and requires less pressing between washes.
How this polo’s price stacks up against competitors
- At 125 CAD, this polo undercuts the standard Canadian MSRP of a Ralph Lauren Mesh Polo Shirt (typically 145 CAD) and Lacoste's Petit Piqué Polo (usually 135 CAD), making it the more design-forward option at a lower sticker cost—essentially trading a ubiquitous logo for a rarer brand signature while keeping money in the wallet.
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing flat-lay of a short-sleeve black polo shirt with a two-button placket, narrow blue trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs, and a small multicolored embroidered zebra motif on the left chest.
- Silhouette and viewFront view flat-lay of a short-sleeve polo shirt laid flat against a neutral background; shirt shown whole from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.78 (high) - Fabric and textureBlack pique9 knit fabric with a subtly textured surface visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar and placketRibbed polo collar with a two-button placket; collar edge features a narrow blue piped stripe.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.11 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves with ribbed cuffs trimmed by a narrow blue stripe matching the collar piping.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - ButtonsTwo vertically aligned buttons on the placket; buttons are darker than the blue trim and contrast subtly with the black fabric.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Chest embroiderySmall embroidered multicolored zebra motif located on the left chest area.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Neck labelSmall dark neck label visible inside the collar area but text is not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.13 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Centered product photography on a light grey neutral background with even studio lighting and minimal shadowing; flat-lay composition.
- Shot compositionPolo centered in frame on a uniform light-grey backdrop with the garment evenly lit and minor soft shadow beneath hem and sleeves.
- Background colorSolid light-grey background filling the frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with sharp edges and visible fabric texture; no visible creases or folds disrupting the flat presentation.
Colors
black· main body fabric#0E0E0Dcobalt blue· collar and sleeve trimwhite· embroidered zebra - white elementspink· embroidered zebra - pink stripeyellow· embroidered zebra - yellow stripe- Silhouette and viewFront view flat-lay of a short-sleeve polo shirt laid flat against a neutral background; shirt shown whole from collar to hem.
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Q&A
5 answered- Does this polo shirt run true to size, or is it known to fit small or large?
- This polo shirt runs true to size with a regular fit that is relaxed through the body [1]. The model wears a size M with chest 38" and the fit is described as relaxed [1]. Available sizes range from S to XXL.
- What are the care instructions? Can it be machine washed or does it require dry cleaning?
- The polo is machine washable — no dry cleaning needed [1]. It's made from 100% organic cotton piqué, so we recommend washing on a gentle cycle with like colors to maintain the fabric's appearance.
- How durable is the embroidered zebra after multiple washes? Does it tend to fray or fade?
- The embroidered zebra logo is stitched into the piqué fabric and should hold up well with proper care. For best results, turn the shirt inside out before machine washing to protect the embroidery from abrasion and prevent fraying. The ribbed collar and cuffs are designed to retain their shape wash after wash, indicating overall durability [2].
- Is the blue/navy color as vivid in person as it appears in the product photos?
- The navy/midnight blue color is rich and vibrant, consistent with Paul Smith's signature use of saturated hues. The product description notes 'fine coloured trim' that adds a vibrant touch, and the zebra logo is embroidered in vibrant 'Sports Stripe' colours [2]. The blue should appear as deep and vivid as shown in the photos.
- How does the cotton piqué fabric feel? Is it soft and comfortable or more stiff and structured?
- The cotton piqué fabric strikes a nice balance — it's lightweight and breathable with a structured texture that softens after a few washes [1]. The Paul Smith site describes it as 'lightweight piqué knit provides breathable structure' [1], and our product description emphasizes 'comfortable and colourful piqué cotton,' so you can expect a soft yet defined hand feel.